i have rising damp in a party wall. we have stripped off the skirting board and wet plaster to reveal wet bricks. It looks like it has had some repair work previously as i can see the drill holes but, its not working now. how do i get rid of this and repair it please?

Asked by Debra on 10th Mar 2023

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How to Measure carpet

Flooring Specialists - 5 answers

I have measured the separate areas for my hallway, stairs and landing carpet. But not sure how to combine the three to get the total length of carpet I require! Can someone explain how to go about measuring carpet?

Asked by Kelly on 4th May 2020

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How to fill a big hole in my wall around a door frame

Builders - 9 answers

Hi the plaster is cracked around my door frame. What would I use to fill in the holes? Many thanks

Asked by Lisa on 2nd Feb 2021

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can I install a bath onto walled tiles?

Plumbers - 4 answers

I've a wet room all tiled but I want to put a p bath in under the shower onto the walls. I don't want to have to redecorate, just install the bath. One plumber said he would seal it ato the tiles, another said you have to fix it to the wall not the tiles. He went on to say taking one row of tiles off may damage the next tiles and it'd be best having "mermaid" bath panels on the wall to fix the bath to. Which plumber is right? Thanks

Asked by Sarah on 19th Apr 2021

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How to plaster/cover mdf shelf

Plasterers - 8 answers

Hi, We are renovating and had a chimney breast built from plaster board this houses our TV and below it a rectangle recessed shelf. The problem is the base of the shelf was made from mdf (my dad thought it would make it more stirdy) problem is, the plasterer was then unable to skim it so we now have a fully plastered chimney but the internal shelf has an exposed mdf base. The opening (front edge) has the plasterers metal trim on show so we can't just paint the wood to match. I'm now trying to work out what to do to cover it up do I buy a slim piece of wood or plaster board and stick it on top? I'm worried that will look weird? I'm worried the exposed edge will look messy. I have also read that you can put down some sort of mesh to enable you to plaster on top of wood but not found much info about this so not sure if it's a good option. Thanks in advance for your advice. Wish I could attach a picture as I'm sure it's quite hard to picture. Thanks

Asked by Siobhan on 14th Jul 2021

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Difference between tanking and waterproofing

Specialists - 10 answers

What's the difference between tanking and waterproofing? Which is usually better for basements?

Asked by June on 12th Feb 2023

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Advance payments

Bathroom Specialists - 10 answers

Hi, I have been asked for a 50% deposit up front before work to be started on a new bathroom. It is 50% of the cost of materials and 50% of the cost of labour. If the work wasn't up to standard I'm guessing they could argue that the products are not mine and take them away unless I pay for the labour if it's not up to standard. Is this right? I feel like I won't be covered if anything goes wrong with the work. I asked for a contract and was told they don't have contracts but I can take their emails as a contract instead. They have stated they will complete the work by the date they have given me. Should I be worried?

Asked by Maria on 8th Aug 2024

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What qualifications are required?

Builders - 10 answers

I am looking for a builder to do some work like building an external wall and replace paving. What credentials should I ask to see? Should i need to check what insurance cover he has, in case he has an accident on my property? Is there anything else you would recommend I check? Regards Yvonne

Asked by Yvonne on 31st May 2023

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Had my gas fire taken away. Have a metal flue going up chimney. Amy ideas on how to finish off cavity that contained gas fire?

Stoneworkers - 3 answers

How to fill in cavity left after removing gas fire. Have metal flue inside chimney.

Asked by Jean on 6th Aug 2024

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